US3871331A
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Animal litter disposal unit
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-01
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1994-02-01
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides an animal litter disposal unit which comprises in combination an enclosed housing with means for ingress and egress for an animal. The floor of the housing comprises an endless belt for use by the animal when it litters. After the animal exits from the litter disposal unit at least a portion of the endless belt and at least a portion of said housing is cleansed and dried. The accumulated litter and cleansing material are removed from the litter disposal unit.
Inventors
- 👤 George Breau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:12
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/01; A01K1/0107; A01K1/0117
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
An animal litter disposal unit comprising in combination: a. a housing; b. means for ingress and egress for an animal; c. support means comprising an endless belt positioned in a substantially horizontal manner at the lower portion of said housing for use by said animal during a period when said animal litters; d. means for cleansing at least a portion of said support means and at least a portion of said housing; e. means for activating said cleansing means when said animal exits from said unit; f. means for removal of said litter and cleansing material from said unit; and g. said removal means including means for segmenting said litter into substantially small particles of waste.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
An animal litter disposal unit comprising in combination: a. a housing; b. means for ingress and egress for an animal; c. support means comprising an endless belt positioned in a substantially horizontal manner at the lower portion of said housing for use by said animal during a period when said animal litters; d. means for cleansing at least a portion of said support means and at least a portion of said housing; e. means for activating said cleansing means when said animal exits from said unit; f. means for removal of said litter and cleansing material from said unit; and g. said removal means including means for segmenting said litter into substantially small particles of waste.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An animal litter disposal unit according to claim 1 including means adapted to provide a barrier of fresh water between said unit and said removed litter after said cleansing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
An animal litter disposal unit comprising in combination: a. a housing; b. means for ingress and egress for an animal; c. support means comprising an endless belt positioned in a substantially horizontal manner at the lower portion of said housing for use by said animal during a period when said animal litters; d. means for cleansing at least a portion of said support means and at least a portion of said housing; e. means for activating said cleansing means when said animal exits from said unit; f. means for removal of said litter and cleansing material from said unit; and g. means adapted to provide a barrier of fresh water between said unit and said removed litter after said cleansing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
120 words
An animal litter disposal unit comprising in combination: a. a housing; b. means for ingress and egress for an animal; c. support means comprising an endless belt positioned in a substantially horizontal manner at the lower portion of said housing for use by said animal during a period when said animal litters; d. means for cleansing at least a portion of said support means and at least a portion of said housing; e. means for activating said cleansing means when said animal exits from said unit; f. means for removal of said litter and cleansing material from said unit; and g. means adapted to provide a barrier of fresh water between said unit and said removed litter after said cleansing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |